2001 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (196 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Cougar. (228 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Cougar. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2001 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Mercury | Jeep |
Model | Cougar | Liberty |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2543 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |